Samantha K.
Samantha K.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your Pet’s New BF - home all day!
I've been caring for animals, literally my entire life. Growing up, we were 'the house with all of the animals', so I have firsthand experience with cats, dogs (small and large), bunnies, guinea pigs, chickens, frogs, birds, and more! From day 1 to their final days, I've been there with my pets (and others) through it all. My senior dog (17.5) recently passed away, so I have a lot of experience with elder care and medications. Now that it's just me (and my husband), I would love to help care for your pet and share a bit of my love with them. I know what it feels like to go off on holiday and wonder about your pet - rest assured, I work from home and believe in sending daily photo updates (at least!) Personal report card provided at end of stay! I live in an apartment with a large grass area attached, and a lovely park about 10 minutes away - perfect for walks and potty breaks! Due to the nature of my work, I am able to be available for animals that may need extra care, frequent outings, or medications throughout the day. I also live with my husband, Matt, who will be around and available to help care for your pet.
Cat care experience
Samantha also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Samantha and Matt took such amazing care of my tiny beast, from her frequent meals to her medication schedule to her saucy outdoor attitude. I so appreciated the daily updates on Pepper’s wellbeing (and her relentless snuggle routine), and I know she’ll be thrilled to return to hang with her new best friends next time she needs a 5-star getaway! Thank you!
We had such a wonderful experience with Sam! This was the first time Mochi stayed with her, and we couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. Sam was incredibly quick to respond throughout, and it was clear from all of her updates that she genuinely cared about Mochi and wanted to make sure he was happy and comfortable. We received daily updates along with lots of photos, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. We especially loved getting to see how comfortable Mochi was with her! She even put together a little report card for him at the end, which was such a thoughtful and adorable touch. We’re already looking forward to having Mochi stay with her again! ❤️
Samantha and her husband Matt are WONDERFUL!!! They provided such loving care to my senior cat Max. He only asks for belly rubs from people he trusts and boy did he enjoy belly rubs. Samantha is caring, clearly a pet person, and she sent the most lovely report cards, photos and videos. I was able to enjoy my time away knowing Max was in good hands. I could not recommend her to any cat parent more highly!!!! I hope she will be able to look after Max in the future. 10/10+++
Samantha was wonderful with our two dogs, especially as this was our first time having someone dog sit for them. She was incredibly responsive and sent us lots of updates and photos, which gave us great peace of mind while we were away. She was also very accommodating to our dogs’ individual needs, including administering their oral medication. Samantha made both us and our dogs feel completely at ease. We came home to happy, well-cared-for pups, and we couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. We would highly recommend Samantha and would absolutely have her care for our dogs again!
Samantha and Matt were absolutely wonderful with Poncho! From the very beginning, they were incredibly professional and kind. They kept me updated throughout Poncho’s stay and sent me photos. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for pet sitters. Thank you so much!
Winnie had a great time with Samantha! I appreciated the updates and knew that Winnie was in great hands. I’m grateful for the attention and care that made her feel right at home. Thank you!
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Schedule
I work for myself from home, so I have a very flexible schedule. This allows me to be available for animals that may need extra care, frequent outings, or medications throughout the day. As well as lots of love and cuddles!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
My apartment is very safe, with childproof windows and very pet-safe. I had a pet of my own living here until recently. There is a large green space attached to my apartment building that is well-lit and has lots of foot traffic. That being said, you can always find a quiet pocket of space for those who are less socialable.
A typical day
I like to provide lots of stimulation with a good balance of low-key snuggling time. It's really about learning from you what their routine is at home and replicating that as much as possible.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbsSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeSamantha can host up to 2 pets per night
- Please let me know if your pet has any medications, notable quirks or sensitivities - such as 'doesn't like being touched on the tummy' or 'doesn't like men', and what their exercise and feeding schedules are like. Please bring anything your pet may need during their stay that would make them feel comfortable and relaxed; bedding, food, treats, outside wear, toys, etc. (I have bowls)